A and his three s were injured in a in upstate in the early morning of November 19, according to .

were called to Depot Road in Mooers, , right around 2 a.m. after a vehicle was reported to be on firewith someone possibly stuck inside. An investigation determined that a 14-year-old boy from the nearby town of Rouses Point was driving west in a at a high rate of speed, NBC 5 said. That’s when he lost control while navigatinga curve, going off the road and striking multiple trees before coming to a stop. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The three passengers in the vehicle – another 14-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl – were all injured and transported to a for initial treatment. After that, they were transferred to the University of Vermont where they are said to be in stable but critical condition, police told .

Tom Brandell, Northeastern Clinton Middle School principal, issued the following statement to :

“It is with profound sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of an automobile accident involving four of our district students early this morning. Regrettably, a high school student has lost their life, and another high school student and two middle school students are currently hospitalized.

Before students arrive, each building’s faculty and staff will gather for an update on the situation. Our Crisis Team has been activated, and we are prepared to address the needs of our students and staff. A dedicated team of counselors will be available to speak with students who may require assistance at the middle school and high school.

During this challenging time, we are committed to supporting our school community. Please reach out to our school counselors or main office if your child needs assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of these students. Please know that we stand ready to assist in any way we can.”

Right now, we still aren’t sure how the 14-year-old got behind the wheel of the , considering the age to get your driver’s license in New York is 16. Since it’s still early days for the investigation, Jalopnik will have updates as more information becomes available.